Tuesday, May 28, 2013

The Home Purchasing Process

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We frequently get asked questions, and then see frequent misconceptions, about the home buying process. Yes, it is a process, which can be as slow and painful or quick and efficient as your chosen agent facilitates it.

At the Tim Bathurst Team, we believe an agents obligation is not only to represent you in a transaction, but to educate and keep you informed about the process. Regardless of the market, customer service is a universal expectation to us.

Check out the timeline below. How was your experience in your last sale or purchase of a home?



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Monday, May 13, 2013

Keller Williams Philadelphis and SPIN- Red Day SUCCESS!

Photo: Red Day was AWESOME! Great Job KW!
Keller Williams Philadelphia, Red Day 2013
 
What is RED DAY you ask?
"RED Day (Renew, Energize and Donate) is an initiative dedicated to celebrating Keller Williams Realty’s year-round commitment to improving our local communities. Each year, on the second Thursday in May, tens of thousands of associates from across the United States and Canada participate in a wide range of projects, devoting our time to renewing and energizing aspects of the neighborhoods in which we serve.

Recognizing her leadership in guiding the culture of our company, RED Day is held in honor of Mo Anderson, vice chairman of the board, Keller Williams Realty.

Our vision for this day is that all Keller Williams associates will actively engage in a coordinated effort to improve their local community. Activities run the gamut, including rehabbing a house, cleaning up a local trail, providing food for the homeless or any service related activity needed in your community."

Keller Williams Philadelphia partnered up again this year for a day with SPIN (Special People in Northeast).

SPIN itself is "a non profit human service organization dedicated to providing quality services and a life of possibilities for children and adults with and without disabilities and their families in the community."

Associates from KW spent the morning weeding, mulching, and landscaping to beautify a place that already is such a bright spot in the human services industry. How could you not want to give back to a place like SPIN, which already gives so much?

KW Associates Working Hard, Getting Dirty!









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Who Do YOU Know That Wants to Move HOME?

Interesting article on Philly.com today. More young adults are returning to their roots, literally, for their first or next home purchase. Whether it's purchasing their childhood home or just relocating back to their old neighborhood, the familiarity of what's already known is a comfort worth buying. What a great way to help support and stabilize your community, old and new!


More adults returning to old neighborhood, buying parent’s home
Sometimes, familiarity breeds content.
There are young adult buyers who want “a home in the neighborhood they grew up in, “says Val Nunnenkamp of Prudential Fox and Roach in Marlton, N.J.
Typically, buyers want to return to their childhood neighborhood because it has good schools and because “they know what to expect from living there,” Nunnenkamp says. “They already are familiar with where to shop [and] what the homes are like in the area.”
Buyers returning to their former turf usually like the homes there as well, Nunnenkamp adds, but that doesn’t mean they don’t want to remodel to meet their current needs.

Some buyers move not just back to the old neighborhood, but actually buy their home from their parents. Then, some re-decorating may be necessary, not just to reflect their own tastes, but to eliminate feeling like they are still ten years old, says Amy Goyer, the AARP home and family expert who herself bought her parents’ home.
Especially in the past troubled economy, Ralph Schumann, real estate attorney in Schaumburg, Ill., says he’s seen adult children purchasing from their parents.
This happens when parents want to move, but don’t want to go through a potentially lengthy sales process, Schumann explains. Children who buy can take away all the bother of preparing a home for sale.
While such a sale won’t require cleaning up for open houses and showings, all the other aspects of sale between parents and an adult child should be like a transaction with a third-party buyer.
“There is a temptation to [give the child] a sweetheart deal,” Schumann says. But unless the price is the fair market value, the IRS could look at the difference between market price and price paid as a gift.
And, notes Schumann, state or local tax entities may come back and demand more real estate transfer taxes, based on what they know the fair market value to be."





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Friday, May 10, 2013

Something BIG Happening in Rittenhouse This Weekend!

What's taking over Rittenhouse Square this Friday, May 10th - Sunday, May 12th?

140 Independent Craftsmen and Artists from all over the United States and Canada will set-up booths taking over Rittenhouse Square for a Fine Craft Fair.

Sponsored by The Pennsylvania Guild of Craftsmen, this three-day juried fine craft fair starting today in Rittenhouse Square will feature top-notch artists. The best of the best in terms of jewelers, ceramic artists, and photographers will be represented.

Friday: 11 am to 7 pm
Saturday: 11 am to 7 pm
Sunday: 11 am to 5 pm

Corner of 19th & Walnut St
Philadelphia, PA 19103

Hint Hint: Mothers Day is Sunday, May 12th! Stuck for a gift, you are guaranteed to find something for Mom at this amazing event! Or take Mom to the Fair! Nothing like enjoying a beautiful day out and about in Rittenhouse and the square!










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Check Out This AMAZING Center City Location From the Tim Bathurst Team!

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Short Sale. Their loss is your GAIN! This condo is all about LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION, can't beat it! Call for a showing today... times to see are booking up FAST! All terms and conditions are subject to bank and investor approval.

Full Details
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Listing Courtesy of Timothy Bathurst, Keller Williams Real Estate-Philadelphia. For more information call 267-249-0529.

2135 WALNUT ST #601

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Friday, May 3, 2013

Another New Listing Taken by the Tim Bathurst Team!


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Fresh on the market! Schedule a showing today, this one is going to go FAST and you don't want to miss out!

Welcome home to this loved Germantown 3-story Twin. Front yard landscaped with flowers that you can enjoy while sipping a beverage on your front porch. Enter home into vestibule, then spacious living room. Lovely, warm colors compliment the gorgeous woodwork and lead glass windows throughout. The open layout leads from living room into dining room and then kitchen. Bay windows throughout provide sunny, natural light. Kitchen has built in dishwasher, stainless steel appliances, and huge pantry! The second floor has 3 bedrooms and a full bathroom. Third floor has the master bedroom with an attached sitting room. One of these bedrooms currently used as workroom, the layout and space provide for many possibilities. Radiator heat and replacement windows throughout home. Washer and Dryer located in full, dry basement that has great storage options. Ceiling fans on entire first floor and second floor bedrooms. Hardwood floors underneath carpet. Backyard has plenty of space for entertaining! See this beauty today!

Full Details
http://www.buyorsellinsouthampton.com/listing/mlsid/252/propertyid/6211498/syndicated/1/cgltguid/5D0CA277-3C9E-4F11-8E4B-A76CD72157CE/?ts=crg
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Listing Courtesy of Timothy Bathurst, Keller Williams Real Estate-Philadelphia. FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL 267-249-0529.

6211 BAYNTON ST

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Check out Academy Gardens home the Tim Bathurst Team has for sale!


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This home is Move-in ready! Seller has put a lot of love into this property and is motivated to sell! Contact us today to see it tomorrow!

Updated and remodeled Cape Cod home made for you! Walk into foyer and continue through great open layout. Spacious living room into amazing remodeled full kitchen with pantry, tile backsplash, and alternative side door entrance to home. Off kitchen is utility/laundry room. Dining room area with amazing natural sunlight. TV room and home office both have ceiling fans. Hall bathroom is remodeled with attached linen closet. Large bedroom on main floor accompanied by large closet space. Second floor has two additional bedrooms and offers options for another bedroom and/or storage. Relax during the summer with front and back yards. Detached one car garage. New roof (2011) and Central Air runs throughout. Close to shopping and transportation!

Full Details
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Listing Courtesy of Timothy Bathurst, Keller Williams Real Estate-Philadelphia. FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL 267-249-0529.

3143 WILLITS RD

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